High School Principal

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Department/School: Assigned Campus
Reports to: Chief of Schools

Terms of Employment: 226 Days

Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional
program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement compliance with district
policies application of instructional programs and effective operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Masters degree from accredited university
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Three-Five years experience as a classroom teacher
Three years experience in instructional leadership roles preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
1. Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use
findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
2. Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
3. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies classroom
management and communication with the public.
4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in
decision-making process.
5. Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning operation supervision and
evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when
appropriate.

School or Organization Improvement
6. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement
programs to ensure attainment of schools mission.
7. Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus
planning process and involving site-based decision-making committee. Demonstrate campus progress
using results to promote school improvement.
8. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent staff students parents
and community.
Student Management
9. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
10. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in
positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
11. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable
in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
12. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents students and teachers.
Management of Fiscal Administrative and Facilities Functions
13. Comply with district policies state and federal laws and regulations affecting schools.
14. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated
enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
15. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required including accurate and
timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
16. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean orderly and safe
campus.
Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including
management of multiple activity funds.
Personnel Management
17. Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment
retention discipline and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
18. Observe employee performance record observations and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
19. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well
as accomplish improvement goals.

20. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development
activities.
School or Community Relations
21. Articulate the schools mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
22. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Other
23. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including
assistant principal(s) teachers counselor(s) librarian(s) instructional aides administrative
assistants other office support staff and custodians; Work in collaboration with the Athletic
Director/head coaches when hiring someone who will also serve as a coach.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:

Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion:

Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to
control behavior
Environment:

May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold
and inclement weather) exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.